1988 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR RECALL - #94V221000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1987 - 1/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
11/22/1994 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/1994 |
| # Affected |
1,690 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL. |
| Consequences |
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT; ATTACHING MECHANISM; SPRING; COIL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT1-604-868-6222. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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